A poem honoring the strength and resilience of the people of Paris in the face of a gunman opening fire in the city, killing and wounding several people. The poem celebrates the determination of the people to stand up and not be defeated by hatred and fear.
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A gunman has opened fire in central Paris,
Killing three and wounding three more,
A heinous act that fills the city with despair,
As the people cower and crawl on the floor.
But we will not be defeated by fear,
We will rise up and stand tall,
We will not let the gunman's bullets draw near,
We will not let his actions appall.
For we are strong, and we are free,
We will not be ruled by violence or hate,
We will stand up and be counted, you'll see,
We will not let our spirits deflate.
We are the people of Paris,
We are the city of light and love,
We will not be conquered by ignorance and hate,
We will rise above.
So let the gunman's actions be a lesson to all,
That violence and hatred will never prevail,
For we are the people, we stand tall,
And we will never fail.
